Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge

5375 Nw E Torino Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge six times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 81, so Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided by Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3. Removed by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided by Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened coffee drink in reach in fry cooler. Kitchen Manager removed and educated staff. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Women/ employees Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
67
Jan 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
95
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over plantains **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not identified. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
74
May 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Machupicchu Peruvian Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.